Testseek.co.uk have collected 383 expert reviews of the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact and the average rating is 89%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony Xperia Z3 Compact.
September 2014
(89%)
383 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(87%)
179 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Feels great in the hand
Nice and lightweight
High spec
Great sound quality with speakers or headphones
Waterproof and dustproof
Micro SD slot
Decent camera
Speedy performance stacks up to other devices in this class
Impressive battery life surpasses other wellknown devices on the market
Superior audio features provide you with excellent listening as well as great call quality
Waterproof and dustproof prot
The Sony Xperia Z3 Compact packs a larger screen than its predecessor in the same size body
It has tonnes of power
It's completely waterproof allowing for underwater photography and it has a good camera
Excellent design
Small form factor
High-end processor
Good battery life
Vast camera improvements
Solid
Waterproof build
Great battery life
Capable of great photos
Zero compromise on power
Very comfortable to use
Perfect size to be comfortable
Excellent battery life
Great camera
Waterproof
Comfortable to hold
Great snapper
Waterproof design
Some of the best components around
Squeezed into a small body
Generally flawlessly responsive
Quality build
Good handling and waterproof body
Multimedia performance
Camera function chockfull with modes and Full HD/4K video effects
Staggering batter
Great design and screen
Very good battery life
Excellent performance
Great size
Great feel in the hand
Great design
Great build quality
The display despite being 720p is sharp
Colourful and bright
Feels really quick through the UI
Software is pretty intuitive
Water and dust proof
Great sound quality
Fantastic battery life
Slick performance
Great audio features
Solid build quality
Decent enough screen
Very powerful processor
Waterproof and dust resistant
Good camera
4G
Powerful
Impressive battery life
Vibrant screen
Fast and easy to use camera
The editors didn't like
The plastic sides detract from the overall high quality feel
Volume and camera button feel a bit naff
Quite a bit of Sony bloat preinstalled
The camera app has far too many built in apps to be of use
The camera is basically the same old camera from th
Device ships with a fair amount of bloatware
Camera interface requires a learning curve
The screen size has increased
But not the resolution
Resulting in a less sharp image overall than its predecessor and many of its rivals. Although the camera takes good shots
Its resolution is throttled in automatic mode and the white balance isn't per
UI looks dated
No HD display
Camera app is overly complicated
Not quite as premium as its big brother
Cooler colour balance won't suit all
Plastic construction
Screen not Full HD
Not full HD display
Colour rendering
Photos turn out darker than on the Z3
Could shoot pictures more quickly
ANC only available with dedicated headphones
Camera slightly disappointing
Camera app over heats
The camera seems to be a little bit off in certain conditions
Front speakers distort at high volume
Flap longevity is a concern after having to replace my Z2 flaps recently
The Sony launcher and bundled software is getting a little much
Naff plastic trim
Still packed with bloatware
Low-light camera performance not fantastic
Not cheap
Screen could be improved upon in terms of sharpness
Sony was the first to redefine the compact flagships concept with its Xperia Z1 Compact, setting a pretty high bar for both the competition and the potential successor. The company's short release cycle, on the other hand, is doing the Z3 Compact no favor...
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Abstract: This year's IFA marks one of the largest product announcements by Sony in one go. Alongside the anticipated Z3 flagship, the company unveiled the Z3 Compact, the next generation of the mini that ruled last season.The flagship offerings were followed by a ...
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Abstract: The newly released Sony Xperia Z3 Compact offers a number of great tech specs and features in a small package that can easily fit into your pocket. While these features include the 2.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor, 2GB RAM and 20.7MP rear camera w...
Abstract: Sony probably has the largest number of product announcements this year at IFA. We saw new audio products , new lens-style cameras, smaller Action Cam , its first curved 4K TV (Bravia S90) and three new mobile devices . We dropped by the Sony Booth at IFA...
Extremely compact form for a 4.6inch screen, Waterproof, No compromises in performance, just as powerful as the Xperia Z3, Excellent camera
720p display may be underwhelming for some, Design is uninspiring
If you're looking for a compact flagship smartphone, your options are limited to Sony's Compact series or Apple's iPhones (excluding the one that bends, of course). You can't really go wrong with the Xperia Z3 Compact. It may have a slightly smaller displ...
Abstract: Many of you have been sending me inquiries via email, Twitter, and Facebook about this svelte handset's availability in the Philippines ever since it was introduced by the legendary Japanese company last September at IFA 2014 in Berlin....
Abstract: La tercera generación de smartphones de Sony resistentes al agua ya está aquí y cuenta con un dispositivo compacto que en esta ocasión iguala en prestaciones al de mayor gama de la familia. Hablamos del Xperia Z3 Compact, un equipo con el cual la compañí...
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